Mendy Sue Becklenberg, 71, Belle, passed away peacefully on Aug. 5, 2026.
She was born on June 21, 1955, to the late Gerald and Gertrude (Hoppe) Sloan in Jefferson City.
She dedicated many years of service to Employment Security in Jefferson City before retiring.
Beyond her career, Mendy found joy in the simple pleasures of life, and had a deep love for the outdoors. She enjoyed riding horses, fishing and tending to her flowers. Mendy was an exceptional cook who delighted in preparing meals for family and friends. One of her favorite traditions was spending Saturday mornings gathered around her kitchen table, sharing coffee, laughter and stories with friends.
She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, sense of humor and generous heart, and will be deeply missed and forever cherished by those who knew and loved her.
Mendy was preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Gertrude, and her favorite son-in-law, Shannon Nelson.
She is survived by son, Jeremy Stewart and wife Kelly, along with their children, Brett and Bailee Stewart; daughter, Lisa Nelson and children, Drake and Deegan Nelson; brother, Steve Sloan and Stacey; and nieces, Lacey Welschmeyer and husband Jeremy and Lydia Foster and husband Brian, along with their children, Olivia, Kinsley and Oakley.
Visitation and funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Shannon Nelson Memorial Scholarship.
Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel in Belle.
